What Matt Large was whining about was not simply the disadvantages of Australia's electoral system, MR TIG. He was whining about the fact that democracy in Australia is not producing acceptable conclusions for the trendy lefty causes he advocates.

His answer was for the trendy's to riot, like they do in every other unstable banana republic which he apparently admires.

No wonder you trendoids get so much screwed up. You seem to have difficulty understanding plain English.

You're pushing a dead weight uphill, TIG, if you expect all posters to address issues: some people just come here for a fight. Nice idea though. Providing angry people with an outlet is probably a good thing and the rest of us can continue the discussion around them. Its a bit like stepping round a puddle of vomit.

I regularly contact politicians by email and get automated replies. I am involved in on-line lobbying in the hope that the weight of numbers might have an impact. If I write to my local member I get a letter in reply containing nothing more than the mealy-mouthed party line prepared in head office. I am annoyed each election that I cannot exercise an optional preferential vote and leave off the candidates whose policies appall me. I probably should do more, but I'm not the sort of person to take to the streets.

Lego: a genderless plastic toy with an angry painted face

I'm really liking the (deleted for abuse ) posts.

Haven't stopped laughing Candide.

"...and the rest of us can continue the discussion around them. Its a bit like stepping round a puddle of vomit."

Should be nominated for the OLO Word Picture of the Year Award.

I second WmTrevor's motion.

: )

More deep, thoughtful analysis and exemplary critical thinking from the "intelligent" class.

Rest assured, Lego, that any 'deep, thoughtful analysis and exemplary critical thinking' you may wish to contribute will be read with interest. I might even overlook your grocers' apostrophes.